If water starts to rise, seek higher ground. This may mean getting on your roof.

Flash Flood Alley: Swept Away

If you must drive...

About 75% of flood-related deaths in Texas occur in vehicles. At night, during heavy storms, it may be difficult to see that a road is flooded. Survivors have told us that they did not even see water on the road until their vehicle stalled in it.

Realizing that not all flooded roads will be barricaded, take the following precautions: